‘Do not think that you have to win, think rather that you do not have to lose’ Everyone likes to win, but if we are
‘Karate is like boiling water. If you do not heat it constantly, it will cool.’ Practice makes perfect, but the opposite is also true. If
In December 2010, the county council said to all of Hertfordshire’s schools: “… we recommend that schools employ those coaches who meet minimum standards and
‘Put your everyday living into Karate and you will find ‘Myo’ (subtle secrets)’ Myo is considered to be a natural, unencumbered state of mind in
One of the defining aspects of martial arts is the notion that along with fitness gains and reductions in life stress, a practitioner will also
Class Attended: Hatfield Leisure Centre – Knife Defence Class Instructor: Joe Pletersky Date: 14/04/2013 Subjects covered: 4 different techniques for defending against knife attacks.
‘It will take your entire life to learn karate, there is no limit’ Karate is an endless road seeking perfection, though we know this can
‘Do not think that karate training is only in the dojo’ Practicing karate in class will only get you so far unless you are willing
‘Accidents arise from negligence/ Calamity springs from carelessness’ This precept is very straightforward and means exactly what it says. Sloppiness can undo preparation; carelessness leads
‘ Always be ready to release your mind/ The mind must be set free’ As always there are multiple levels to this precept. On one
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